Crumpled Home

LR head off to her first school camp yesterday. A lot of other kids have their parents coming along, but LR insisted that we were absolutely not welcome and should stay at home. Sunday afternoon was spent packing and getting everything ready. As usual, we’re way more worried about this than she is, but we’re trying to be brave.

(while dropping her off at school)

Mum: Okay LR, it’s time for me to go.

LR: Okay mum! I’m going to have a great adventure now. See you! (waves goodbye and runs off)

Mum and LR get all her things sorted for camp.

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(while watching a documentary about India with LR)

RJ: I want to watch Dangerous Seas!

Mum: Just wait RJ. Be quiet for one minute and we’ll put it on for you.

RJ: But I don’t like this.

Dad: Mum’s right RJ. Just sit still for one minute.

RJ: (quiet for about 10 seconds) But it’s boring!

Mum: One minute. You just have to not say anything for one minute.

RJ: (quiet for about 15 seconds) It’s boring my eyeballs out!

RJ: (melodramatically raises his fists and bangs them against his head) Uhhhhgh.

Dad: RJ! Just sit quietly for one minite and we’ll switch. That’s the deal.

RJ: I’m leaving your deal on the table!

Mum: Just one minute. That’s all you have to wait.

RJ: (silence for 30 seconds) This is boring into my braaaaain! (dramatic gestures, hands in the air, head hanging forward)

Dad: Try again mate.

RJ: (silence for 45 seconds)

Mum & Dad: Well done! You did it!

RJ: Now can I watch Dangerous Seas?

Dad: Umm… how about something else instead? I can’t find that DVD.